This 3 hour workshop is a condensed version of the six week series “Everyday Stories & Uncommon Tales”. It's the meat and potatoes of memoir writing designed to give you practical information and an overall understanding of how to start and write your life stories.

How to approach writing and memoir

Finding your stories

Storycraft and first drafts

Potential pitfalls

Revision

Writing exersizes, action steps, recommended readings and references to help keep you writing at home.

Register early to ensure your spot, save money and have sufficient time to work on the pre-workshop exercises. Cost:Before November 23rd, $35. ~~~ After November 23rd, $50.

A vignette is a big idea in a small passage: a short and descriptive snapshot of a character, mood, setting or moment in time. This workshop focuses on the elements of crafting a verbal sketch of memories, thoughts, feelings and events from your life.